DCSD Summer Learning Health Para - part time

Davenport Community Schools; Princeton (IA); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a part-time Health Aide to support student health services. The position runs afternoons (7:45 AM to 12:15 PM) with wages of $17.69/hr. Open June 8 through July 31, offering a temporary opportunity within the school district.

The role requires CPR and Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter certificates, background checks, and ongoing training. Successful candidates will maintain health records and collaborate with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required before start date and current.
• Mandatory abuse reporter certificate required before start date and current.
• Background check every two years, FBI fingerprinting every four years, physical every three years.
• Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training and Medication Administration Training.

Responsabilités

• Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort and safety.
• Provide general/emergent care as directed by RN or administration.
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by physician.
• Monitor for allergic reactions and follow health care plans.
• Respond to health-related calls and parent questions.
• Maintain health records and nursing office visits.
• Complete injury forms and perform assigned duties.
• Attend trainings annually and complete required certificates.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Formation

Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate

Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate

Outils

Electronic blood pressure equipment

Pulse oximeter

Peak flow meter

EpiPen

Description du poste

WAGES: $17.69/hr.

Hours: Afternoon (7:45AM to 12:15PM).

Position Open from June 8th thru July 31st.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort, and safety issues.


• Provide general/Emergent care to students as director or delegated by the Registered Nurse and building administration.


• Prepare and administer medication as directed by the student's physician.


• Monitor students for allergic reactions and follow individual health care plans or district procedures.


• Respond to health-related phone calls and parent questions.


• Monitor and check for head lice when required.


• Prepare and monitor health records.


• Maintain daily Med Administration and daily nursing office visits in Infinite Campus.


• Correspond with parents when appropriate.


• Complete staff/student injury forms as needed.


• Perform other service or clerical duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or school administrator(s).


• Must be willing to attend trainings and complete trainings to assume the duties and responsibilities of the position yearly.


• Additional duties and responsibilities may include catheterization, tube feeding, use of electronic blood pressure equipment, use of a pulse oximeter, use of a peak flow meter and provide care to students needing medication such as diastatic, intranasal versed, glucagon, insulin, and epi-pen.


• Must hold the Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate prior to start date and remain current.


• Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current.


• Per DHS Guidelines this Children's Village position requires a background check every two (2) years, FBI fingerprinting check every four (4) years, and completed Physical every three (3) years.


• Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training prior to start date and remain current.


• Must be willing to complete the training and obtain the Medication Administration Certificate and remain current.


• Must be willing to work with a diverse population and treat all with dignity and respect.


• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parent's right to privacy.


• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.


• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)

• Ability to routinely lift/carry office supplies and printed materials weighing up to 25lbs, occasionally lift up to 50lbs.


• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone.


• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on the telephone.


• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, and other office equipment with dexterity and in a safe and efficient manner.


• Ability to withstand weather for outside activities.


• Ability to bend, squat, and kneel.